How far is San Jose from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 3404 miles / 5478 kilometers / 2958 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJO) is 4347 miles / 6996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 50 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3403.868 miles
- 5477.994 kilometers
- 2957.880 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 3407.184 miles
- 5483.331 kilometers
- 2960.762 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Seattle to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and San Jose?
The time difference between Seattle and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
On average, flying from Seattle to San Jose generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| Destination | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |